Posts Tagged ‘White river community newspaper’
Written by Emergency Management Ontario on 11 May 2013
PIC MOBERT FIRST NATION, ON – A State of Emergency has been declared in Pic Mobert due to flooding. Emergency Management Ontario has announced that 29 residents of Pic Mobert, those identified as being “more vulnerable” will be taken to Thunder Bay tomorrow (May 11th). [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 10 May 2013
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Wawa District is advising area residents that the recent flood watch in effect for the White River watershed has been upgraded to a flood warning. Flooding on the White River and White Lake is imminent within the next 24 hours or already occurring. White Lake [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 02 May 2013
Manitouwadge – Hornepayne | Wawa – Pukaskwa Park | Marathon – Schreiber 5:17 AM EDT Thursday 02 May 2013 Freezing rain beginning this morning, becoming heavier this afternoon, and continuing tonight and Friday morning. Precipitation along a cold front has begun as wet snow or [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 01 May 2013
SUPERIOR EAST, ON – April 30, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment were advised that an industrial accident had occurred at Wesdome Gold Mine in Legarde Township. One male was confirmed deceased at the scene. Currently OPP are assisting the Ministry of Labour (MOL) [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 15 April 2013
Warnings Freezing rain warning for Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River – Dubreuilville Some freezing rain early this morning. Another late season winter storm will track across Northern Ontario today. Snow associated with this system has been falling throughout the overnight hours [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 05 April 2013
NDP: CP oil spill in White River larger than originally reported ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha says community concerns surrounding a train derailment and oil spill near White River are increasing as the size of the reported spill has increased from 4 barrels to 400. [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 05 April 2013
WHITE RIVER, ON – The Northern Visions Art Studio (formerly White River Ceramics) will be hosting a number of exciting artists workshops next weekend… Northern Visions Art Studio Presents Ceramic Artist & L.U. Professor – Kasia Piech Saturday April 13th, 2013 2 p.m. at the [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 04 April 2013
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – The oil spill near White River is raising anxiety for people in the area who are questioning the validity of the information they are receiving, according to Carol Hughes. The MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing commented on the spill that occurred when 22 cars derailed about [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 18 March 2013
Special weather statement updated by Environment Canada at 4:24 PM EDT Monday 18 March 2013 Special weather statement for: City of Thunder Bay Kenora – Nestor Falls Dryden – Ignace Fort Frances – Rainy Lake Atikokan – Upsala – Quetico – Superior West – Red [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 February 2013
Mme. Bergeron’s students painting their ceramics before they are sent back to White River to be baked. Photos Line Bergeron NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO – Recently Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from École Saint-Nom de Jésus in Hornepayne (Conseil Scolaire Catholique du Nouvel Ontario) [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 08 February 2013
WHITE RIVER/WAWA, ON – February 6, 2013 an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment was conducting radar patrol on Highway 17 near Hammer Lake. The officer attempted to stop a 2008 Hyundai car for a speeding infraction. The vehicle accelerated and fled from [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 January 2013
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Saturday, January 5th members of the Pic River and Pic Mobert First Nations showed their support of Attawapiskat First Nations Chief Theresa Spence and the Idle No More Movement with peaceful protests near their communities. Ojibways of the Pic River First Nations had a [Read more]
Written by admin on 06 December 2012
Travellers on Highway 17 may see a special visitor to our region while travelling today and tomorrow. Kent Rathwell, President of Sun Country Highway is currently driving the Northshore leg of a cross Canada adventure commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Trans Canada Highway [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 03 December 2012
WHITE RIVER, ON – November 24, 2012 at 4:00 pm the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) White River Detachment officers were advised that there was a disturbance on a Greyhound Bus that was traveling North bound on Highway 17 towards White River. The bus driver indicated that a male passenger had [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 03 December 2012
WHITE RIVER, ON – November 30, 2012 at 9:18 am the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East White River Detachment officers were advised of a male walking around the community covered in blood. The male was located at a residence on Winnipeg St. He was found to be intoxicated and a check [Read more]